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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 30, 2022 14:39:01 GMT -5
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Post by harley on Aug 31, 2022 1:43:16 GMT -5
I was going to say that's the best rendition of Ton Up Tony I've ever seen but then I remembered it's the only rendition I've ever seen! Still a great pirce of work though!
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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 31, 2022 8:16:21 GMT -5
I was going to say that's the best rendition of Ton Up Tony I've ever seen but then I remembered it's the only rendition I've ever seen! Still a great pirce of work though! LOL !! Good one Harley !! I think you’re right .. I’d never seen one built either .. when I first looked In the box I thought I’d be able to knock it out in a few settings .. not true ! Holy cow ! There’s a lot of tiny parts in that box ! Thanks for tagging along 🤘🏼🏁 |
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Post by Fletch on Aug 31, 2022 13:51:29 GMT -5
Great to see one built! Like Harley says - the only one I have ever seen built!
Cool biker, Chuck!
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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 31, 2022 20:15:10 GMT -5
Great to see one built! Like Harley says - the only one I have ever seen built! Cool biker, Chuck! Thanks Fletch and thanks again for bailing me out (again) in the instruction department!! |
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Post by TooOld on Sept 1, 2022 5:39:29 GMT -5
Awesome job Chuck , the "over the shoulder" look with those goggles is great ! This one is definitely a collectors piece !  |
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Post by modelcarfan on Sept 1, 2022 6:50:49 GMT -5
The high detailing work makes the model a stand out. Really nice work! Ride on !  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 1, 2022 8:36:08 GMT -5
Awesome job Chuck , the "over the shoulder" look with those goggles is great ! This one is definitely a collectors piece ! Thanks Bob .. ! |
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 1, 2022 8:36:28 GMT -5
The high detailing work makes the model a stand out. Really nice work! Ride on ! Thanks Brian ! |
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Post by Jim Richards on Sept 2, 2022 1:47:08 GMT -5
Like everyone else, I have never seen one of these built. I've only seen the box art a few times.
Well, now we've seen one, a darn nice one.
Sorry I missed the start of this, my computer has been down a couple weeks.
But thanks again for the great WIP, watching your next build also, some fine painting so far!
Great job on this, didn't they release the bike by its self?
ps: How's the paint on your 1:1 coming? (didn't think I'd forget about that, did ya?) LOL
Jim
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 2, 2022 13:43:47 GMT -5
Like everyone else, I have never seen one of these built. I've only seen the box art a few times. Well, now we've seen one, a darn nice one. Sorry I missed the start of this, my computer has been down a couple weeks. But thanks again for the great WIP, watching your next build also, some fine painting so far! Great job on this, didn't they release the bike by its self? ps: How's the paint on your 1:1 coming? (didn't think I'd forget about that, did ya?) LOL Jim Paint is coming along .. (1:1) it’s in Base-coat making sure it’s gassed out and rock hard before going to the next layer . And yes this 1:16 bike kit can still be found on eBay “Ariel Sport” or “Ariel” “Ariel Leader” .. hope you’re logging some miles my friend !! |
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Post by plastimatic on Sept 3, 2022 11:41:22 GMT -5
Chuck, you are definitely our master of the obscure.
Great rendition of this odd kit. And your alterations make it all the more special.
Nice job, buddy!
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 3, 2022 21:20:10 GMT -5
Chuck, you are definitely our master of the obscure.
Great rendition of this odd kit. And your alterations make it all the more special.
Nice job, buddy! Thanks old friend .. hey SOMEBODY has to build this Whacky stuff .. lol 🤣 |
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Post by tonyw on Sept 8, 2022 7:23:02 GMT -5
That's a really nice looking build of a very rare kit. Airfix released it around the same time that they tried a couple of Hawk Weird Oh kits. Things were a bit different in the UK at the time and the subject never caught on. Ton up Tony was a mile away from the tearaway biker image people might have expected. Had he been leather jacket and jeans clad, riding a Triumph Boneville or a Cafe racer Norton sales might well have been better. Wax cotton overalls and an Aerial Arrow were never going to cut it at the Ace Cafe. I built one a while back. I still have it but it needs repairs.   |
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 8, 2022 9:16:22 GMT -5
That's a really nice looking build of a very rare kit. Airfix released it around the same time that they tried a couple of Hawk Weird Oh kits. Things were a bit different in the UK at the time and the subject never caught on. Ton up Tony was a mile away from the tearaway biker image people might have expected. Had he been leather jacket and jeans clad, riding a Triumph Boneville or a Cafe racer Norton sales might well have been better. Wax cotton overalls and an Aerial Arrow were never going to cut it at the Ace Cafe. I built one a while back. I still have it but it needs repairs. I thought the same mom the choice of Bikes .. great job on yours it’s the only other I’ve ever seen built .. it looks great ! |
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